'''Fjærland''' [http://www.fjaerland.org/] is a tiny town at the end of the Fjaerlandsfjord in [[Norway]]. It is a particularly enjoyable gateway to the '''Josteldalsbreen National Park''', and is close to two glacial tongues.

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[[Image:Mundal Fjerlandsfjorden.jpg|thumb|250px|Fjærland.]]

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'''Fjærland''' [http://www.fjaerland.org/] is a tiny town at the end of the Fjærlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. In [[Sogn og Fjordane]] county. It is a particularly enjoyable gateway to the [[Jostedalsbreen]] National Park, and is close to two glacial tongues.

==Understand==

==Understand==

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If you want a close-up view of a glacier without actually climbing on it, then Fjærland is the place to go. In addition to this, Fjærland is Norway's ''bokbyen'' - book town. Almost every shop in the town sells a range of new and used books, and there is even an "honesty book shop", not far from the ferry stop, where books are sold from a stand without any staff.

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If you want a close-up view of a glacier without actually climbing on it, then Fjaerland is the place to go. In addition to this, Fjaerland is Norway's ''bokbyen'' - book town. Almost every shop in the town sells a range of new and used books, and there is even an "honesty book shop", not far from the ferry stop, where books are sold from a stand without any staff.

In summer, Fjærland is reachable by ferry from [[Balestrand]], a trip that gives ample photo opportunities - there's an amazing view of the Josteldalsbreen glacier behind the fjord as you approach the town.

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In summer, Fjaerland is reachable by ferry from [[Balestrand]], a trip that gives ample photo opportunities - there's an amazing view of the Josteldalsbreen glacier behind the fjord as you approach the town.

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===By bus===

===By bus===

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There are a number of buses each day to nearby towns, including Sogndal and Skei, both five times daily. Be aware that the bus stop is actually 2 km out of the town centre, just across the road from the Norwegian glacier museum. It's a bit of a walk, so leave ample time to avoid missing what might be your only bus out of there.

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There are a number of buses each day to nearby towns, including [[Sogndal]], [[Skei]] and [[Stryn]]. Be aware that the bus stop is actually 2km out of the town centre, just across the road from the Josteldalsbreen museum. It's a bit of a walk, so leave ample time to avoid missing what might be your only bus out of there.

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==Get around==

==Get around==

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A bus leaves from the ferry port once a day in May and September, twice a day in June-August, taking passengers firstly to the Glacier Museum and then to the glacier. Alternatively, catch a taxi, hire a bike at the tourist office, or use your own car.

==See==

==See==

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[[Image:Bremuseet.jpg|thumb|200px|Glacier museum.]]

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*'''Glaciers''' There are two glacier tongues within easy reach of Fjaerland. A bus leaves from the ferry port once a day, taking passengers firstly to the Glacier Museum and then to the glacier. Alternatively, catch a taxi.

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*'''Bøyabreen''' is located near Route 5 towards [[Skei]]. It is possible to see the glacier from the parking space. Otherwise walk for about 5 min to the little lake in front of the glacier. * <see name="Fjærland Kyrkje" alt="Fjærland Church" address="" directions="" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="Jun-Aug: 10AM-6PM" price="">Built in 1861.</see>

Revision as of 20:46, 27 May 2014

Fjærland.

Fjærland[1] is a tiny town at the end of the Fjærlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord. In Sogn og Fjordane county. It is a particularly enjoyable gateway to the Jostedalsbreen National Park, and is close to two glacial tongues.

Contents

Understand

If you want a close-up view of a glacier without actually climbing on it, then Fjærland is the place to go. In addition to this, Fjærland is Norway's bokbyen - book town. Almost every shop in the town sells a range of new and used books, and there is even an "honesty book shop", not far from the ferry stop, where books are sold from a stand without any staff.

Get in

By plane

By car

By boat

In summer, Fjærland is reachable by ferry from Balestrand, a trip that gives ample photo opportunities - there's an amazing view of the Josteldalsbreen glacier behind the fjord as you approach the town.

By bus

There are a number of buses each day to nearby towns, including Sogndal and Skei, both five times daily. Be aware that the bus stop is actually 2 km out of the town centre, just across the road from the Norwegian glacier museum. It's a bit of a walk, so leave ample time to avoid missing what might be your only bus out of there.

Get around

A bus leaves from the ferry port once a day in May and September, twice a day in June-August, taking passengers firstly to the Glacier Museum and then to the glacier. Alternatively, catch a taxi, hire a bike at the tourist office, or use your own car.

See

Glacier museum.

Bøyabreen is located near Route 5 towards Skei. It is possible to see the glacier from the parking space. Otherwise walk for about 5 min to the little lake in front of the glacier. * Fjærland Kyrkje (Fjærland Church). Jun-Aug: 10AM-6PM. Built in 1861.

Norsk bremuseum (Norwegian Glacier museum), Fjærland, ☎+47 57693288 (post@bremuseum.no, fax: +47 57693287), [2]. Jun-Aug: 9AM-7PM, Apr-May and Sep-Oct: 10AM-4PM. This museum gives a good insight into how glaciers were formed, along with an impressive film taken from atop the Jostalsbreen glacier. Also visitorcenter for the national park. Experience exhibition about climate changes eAdults:120 kr, students: 60 kr, children: 60 kr, family: 260 kr.

Supphellebreen. 10 km on a side road from the village.

Do

Glacier walk, (Meet at Bøyum Camping), ☎+47 92854674 or +47 57693189. 1 Jul-31Aug: At 8:15 AM. A tour suitable for person with some physical training. Treking for nine hour, including 3 hour on the glacier. Only children over ten year.